Caine

American

[keyn] / keɪn /

noun

(Sir Thomas Henry) Hall, 1853–1931, English novelist.

Caine British

/ keɪn /

noun

Sir Michael. real name Maurice Micklewhite . born 1933, British film actor. His films include The Ipcress File (1965), Get Carter (1971), Educating Rita (1983), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), and The Cider House Rules (1999).

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Despite the boost to earnings, the company is prioritizing reducing its debt ahead of chasing after new acquisitions to add to the group, Chief Executive Patrice Caine told reporters in a call.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We’re entering into a period of strong re-investment in defense,” Caine said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Caine said Iranian drones also pose a threat but did not provide a figure for the number that had been shot down, only saying that "our systems have proven effective in countering these platforms, engaging targets rapidly."

From Barron's

Since the start of the war, the United States has "intercepted hundreds of ballistic missiles targeting US forces, our partners and regional stability," General Dan Caine, the top US military officer, said Monday.

From Barron's

The U.S. expects additional losses, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said at a Pentagon news conference Monday.

From Los Angeles Times

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